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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. Its mission is to provide “safe, convenient, reliable, and … for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals … certain types of discretionary expenses were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 777
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee … Annual Salary Deduction Amount Under $5,000 5.59 $5,000 to $9,999 8.35 $10,000 to $12,999 $11.46 $13,000 to $15,999 $14.01 $16,000 to … To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/777-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeDepartment of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… December 31, 2013. Background Each county Department of Social Services (Department) is responsible for providing … temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and financial needs to assist them with … lives. The Departments provide and manage a wide range of social welfare programs. To accomplish their missions, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … we audited a total of $192,215 in travel expenses for five New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) … the State. Key Findings Travel expenses totaling $112,233 for three of the five HCR employees selected for review were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… a lack of training, poor recordkeeping and the failure to close inactive clubs. The District did not take action to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the June 2025 Increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the June 2025 Increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationDiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
… companies requesting they comprehensively disclose their political spending. DiNapoli filed the disclosure proposals … accountability on the use of corporate dollars to further political agendas so they can determine whether the spending … or puts it at risk,” DiNapoli said. “Amid a deeply divided political climate, corporations should assess whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… who require a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate. Affected Employees: Employees who are: Newly … The IRS released the new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate , and Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax … Bulletin No. 1800.1 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate and PayServ Federal Tax Page dated February 4, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesCapital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… A robust, efficiently managed capital investment program can support healthy economic growth, while the deterioration of capital assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and … A robust efficiently managed capital investment program can support healthy economic growth while the deterioration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalIX.12.C State Responsibility – IX. Federal Grants
Overall coordination of the states implementation of CMIA was assigned to the Division of the Budget DOB which partners with the Office of the State Comptroller OSC on virtually all aspects of implementation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12c-state-responsibilityTown of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not to exceed $4.25 million. Key Findings An inter-municipal agreement was … its terms were not complied with. Town officials did not fully inform taxpayers of the entire cost or fully disclose the Board’s intentions with respect to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260Capital – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… $421.9 million (322.1 percent). This category’s share of total capital spending increased from 1.3 percent to 4.5 … resources from the Dedicated Infrastructure Investment Fund. These included certain funding provided to the Thruway … by public authorities funded directly from State-Supported bond proceeds, while figures for Division of the Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/capitalElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… to require Library officials to periodically procure professional services through a competitive process. … Elmont Public Library Board Oversight and Professional Services 2014M060 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… ridership is now forecasted to be 61% this year and 79% in 2026, a far cry from the 77% and 87% that was expected in the … come.” Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planTown of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Deerfield is located in Oneida County and has a population of 4,273 residents. An … accumulated excessive amounts of unexpended surplus funds in the general fund and the water and sewer districts that … the level of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained in its operating funds. Develop a formal plan to reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253XV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… . State Agencies will not have the ability to process vouchers or expense reports in the Statewide Financial System … Calendar for the projected FYE blackout period dates. All vouchers, including any vouchers charging appropriations that are scheduled to lapse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewTown of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… 15, 2012. Background The Town of Fremont is located in Sullivan County and has approximately 1,400 residents. The … end of 2012 the Town had a fund balance deficit of $3,586. In June 2012, the current Supervisor recognized the reduction in the general fund’s fund balance. As a result, he developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
Town of Edwards Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations 2013M20
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… resulted in the Town property tax levy exceeding the cap limit by approximately $11,800. The Board did not audit the … Calculate the Town’s annual property tax cap limit in a timely manner and ensure the Town submits the property tax cap filing to OSC in a timely manner. Annually audit the records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial management of the water fund and the adequacy of the … Clerk-Treasurer did not include all unpaid water bills and fees on the tax roll for the 2011-12 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207